Can you explain the difference between a site collection and a subsite in SharePoint?

Site Collection vs Subsite in SharePoint

In SharePoint, a Site Collection is a top-level site that can contain one or more subsites. Each Site Collection has its own unique permissions, settings, and content database. Subsites, on the other hand, are sites that are created within a Site Collection and inherit the permissions and settings of the parent site.

Key differences between a Site Collection and a Subsite in SharePoint:

• Site Collection:
  • Top-level site
  • Own unique permissions and settings
  • Separate content database
  • Can have multiple subsites
• Subsite:
  • Created within a Site Collection
  • Inherits permissions and settings from parent site
  • Shares content database with parent site

Understanding the distinction between Site Collections and Subsites is important for organizing and managing content effectively in SharePoint.